Financial Advisory
Axia Allied MediaGroup US
A boutique financial advisory firm providing C-Suite level services to clients across music, film, television, sport, and media. With offices in the US, UK, and UAE, we work with recording artists, filmmakers, athletes, TV personalities, content creators, and high-net-worth individuals.
We help clients manage complex deals, access capital, plan for tax and wealth, and build businesses that last.
● Strategic Planning Services
What We Do
Business Development and Planning
We help clients launch new business initiatives and build a financial foundation for growth. This includes:
- Analysing the business opportunity and creating a strategy to capitalise on it
- Determining the best approach to implementing that strategy
- Developing a financial model with performance assumptions
- Creating cash flow statements, balance sheet, and income statements
- Determining funding requirements and financing structure
Accessing Capital
When you need funding, we design the right structure and source it. We work across the full capital stack:
- Devising equity and loan structures aligned to your financial plan
- Sourcing financing from commercial and private lenders and equity investors
- Soliciting and evaluating financing proposals to find the right fit
- Refining existing finance and collateral structures where needed
- Providing corporate structure advice
- Negotiating terms, reviewing documentation, and closing the deal
Financial Restructuring
When circumstances change, we help clients adapt and protect their position:
- Individual financial and asset restructuring
- Structuring and executing debt-for-equity exchanges
- Negotiating and amending credit agreements and leases
- Designing and implementing financing-driven recapitalisations
- Selling non-core assets
- Managing wind-downs and liquidations to maximise value where necessary
Catalog and Library Monetisation
Your music, film, or media catalog is a valuable asset. We help you unlock that value through creative deal structures:
- Sale or partial sale
- Loan against catalog value
- Hybrid combination of partial sale and loan
Financial investors are actively seeking stable, predictable cash flows from entertainment assets — and increased demand has pushed valuations up. We work across all genres and catalog sizes, including those with annual cash flows as low as $500k.
We can monetise catalogs with or without retaining rights to administer or distribute publishing, and across master recordings including producer royalties. Catalog monetisation can also be combined with other financial services we provide.
Library Management
We manage your catalog on an ongoing basis so you always know where you stand:
- Preparing individual film cash flows by market
- Managing relationships with distributors and lenders
- Determining potential for international overages
- Monitoring and invoicing international distributors for payments
- Calculating residuals and third-party participations
- Identifying viable remake, sequel, or repurposing opportunities within the library
- Reporting to management monthly or as needed
- Selling assets for client when appropriate
Film Investment Analysis
For investors and producers evaluating a film, we provide the financial clarity needed to make confident decisions:
- Creating film and talent models to project domestic and international box office performance
- Developing box office sensitivity models to assess potential profit and loss
- Evaluating the commercial strength of a talent package
- Estimating the amount and timing of performance overages from US and worldwide distribution
- Developing a finance plan to determine equity requirements and risk capital
- Preparing greenlight memos and supporting financial schedules
● Business Management Services
What We Do
Banking, Bill Payment and Record Keeping
We maintain your checking, savings, and money market accounts — depositing income, paying approved bills, and reconciling statements on your behalf. Payments can be made by check, ACH, or wire transfer, and a partner at AXIA can sign on your behalf when needed. We also maintain your accounting books and records and provide you with regular cash flow statements and financial reports so you always have a clear picture of where things stand.
Tax Returns, Planning and Filings
We prepare and file your federal and state income tax returns, as well as returns for any entities you own. Throughout the year we work with you to anticipate your tax position and reduce your overall liability. We also handle all additional filings at the local, state, and international level — including foreign reporting and compliance for territories outside the US.
Legal and Contract Support
We review contracts from a financial and tax perspective and share our observations with your attorney or agent. We also provide estate planning consultation, working alongside your attorney and other advisors to ensure the financial picture is clear. Where applicable, we prepare and file union, guild, and dues reports.
Investments and Retirement
We work with your investment advisors to ensure portfolio activity is accurately reflected in your financial records. We can review investment opportunities for their tax and economic implications and help direct excess cash into short-term instruments to keep your money working. We also coordinate with your pension administrator on the preparation and filing of annual retirement trust reports.
Payroll, Insurance and Financial Advice
We coordinate an outsourced payroll service for your household or business staff, overseeing the process to ensure accuracy. We work alongside your insurance agents to review existing policies and flag coverage gaps as your circumstances change. And we are always available to advise on financial and business matters — if you are considering a major contract or commitment, speak to us first.
Our Track Record
Media Company
Created the business model and advised on specific film investments, whilst preparing annual and quarterly budgets for the family office. Closed a $35 million working capital line of credit.
Indie Film Company
Served as Fractional CFO, advising on specific film investments. Prepared business plans for a capital raise, closed production financing for a single picture and subsequent ultimates loan on the same film.
NBA Superstar
Coordinated with investment managers and family office staff to create comprehensive financial plans. Supervised real estate acquisition and sales whilst coordinating tax and estate planning.Created and set up an investment fund and purchased an equity share in a start-up that was later sold to a major beverage company for over $200 million.
Indie Record Label
Developed a comprehensive business plan and financial models to secure label services and global distribution from Universal Music Group. Built and managed the full operational infrastructure including legal, recording, production, and songwriting divisions, then implemented end-to-end systems for royalty administration and music publishing revenue collection.
The Team
Debra is an experienced Chief Operations Executive. She has spent her career managing the assets of ultra-high net worth entertainers and professionals, and brings deep sourcing capabilities across the entertainment and media space.
She has coordinated business planning, financing, and operations for clients in cosmetics, beverages, clothing, music, Blu-ray, DVD, and home video, and has provided due diligence and led capital initiatives for individual and fund investments.
Debra has worked across all aspects of motion picture development and distribution — formulating financing structures, overseeing budgeting and greenlight analysis, managing distribution, and leading strategic financial initiatives for independent film companies.
As a Business Manager, she has overseen asset acquisitions, managed real and intangible property, and handled recorded music, touring, and publishing deals for recording artists who have collectively won over 60 Grammy Awards. Two of her clients rank in the Top 10 of artists with the most number one hits ever written. She has also structured the debt and equity financing for some of the most notable individuals in entertainment.
Debra began her career in the Corporate Tax Department of Luce Forward, Hamilton and Scripps. She has served as Distinguished Professor of Law at Whittier Law School and as Director of the Graduate Tax Program at the University of San Diego School of Law. She holds a BA from Howard University and a JD from the University of Virginia.
She has been named to the board of the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Randy is an experienced CFO. He is responsible for structuring and executing client operational goals, strategic initiatives, and financial strategies.
Since 2021, Randy has served as Fractional CFO to New Republic Pictures, the financier of Top Gun: Maverick. In that role he prepares business plans and manages a nine-figure credit line. He also closed a low eight-figure library sale for another client in 2023.
From 2012 to 2018, Randy was CFO of Red Granite Pictures, where he led business development and strategic planning, oversaw the financing of Dumb and Dumber To and Daddy’s Home, and negotiated over $200 million in production and ultimates loans.
From 2011 to 2012, as CFO of Exclusive Media, he structured financing for End of Watch, Snitch, and Ron Howard’s Rush, and managed the transition of finance and accounting functions from London to Los Angeles.
From 2006 to 2011, as COO and CFO of Essential Entertainment, he structured and closed financings for Red Dog and The Expatriate.
From 1996 to 2006, as EVP and CFO of Mandalay Pictures, Randy arranged over $600 million in production financing, structured a $40 million insurance-backed transaction, secured a $50 million equity investment, and arranged more than $90 million in tax-advantaged financing.
Before entertainment, Randy was a financial analyst at Drexel Burnham Lambert, an associate at Chemical Bank New York, and an associate director at BA Securities Los Angeles.
Randy holds an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a BS from UC Berkeley. He has served on the boards of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and The Oaks School.
Engagement Fee Structure
Our fees are structured to reflect the scope and nature of each engagement. We offer the following arrangements
Monthly Retainer
Retainer Based
hourly
Billing is based on an hourly rate. Hourly fee schedule for partners, managing directors, and accounting and tax staff can be provided. A fixed monthly fee paid in advance for ongoing access to services. This provides predictable costs and continuous support, ideal for businesses needing regular or dedicated resources.
Cancel anytime. No hidden fees.
Project Based
Commercial Financing
hourly - based on transaction size
AXIA secures financing on behalf of clients for structuring, negotiating, and closing that financing. The number of hours will vary based on the complexity and size of the financing agreement.
Upfront agreed %. No hidden fees.
Project Based
Private Finance Consulting
Variable Fee
A customized financing arrangement negotiated directly between the client and provider (or through a private lender). Terms, amounts, and repayment schedules are tailored to the specific needs of the engagement.
Upfront agreed fees.
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California Offices
8335 West Sunset Boulevard, Suite 330, West Hollywood, California 90069
Telephone
Randy’s cell: (323) 350-4396Debra’s cell: (310) 871-4808
